Comments from rivest266 - Cinema Treasures

rivest266 commented about Park Drive-In on Jul 31, 2012 at 2:59 pm

This opened on July 7th, 1950. Grand opening ad posted in photo section.

rivest266 commented about Elm Theatre on Jul 31, 2012 at 2:56 pm

This opened as Paramount on December 21st, 1931 and renamed Criterion in 1932 when Wilby Kincey complained. It was renamed Elm on June 29th, 1948. Grand opening ads for the Paramount and Elm uploaded in this theatre’s photo section.

rivest266 commented about Center Theatre on Jul 31, 2012 at 2:51 pm

This opened on August 1st, 1949. Grand opening ad uploaded here.

rivest266 commented about National Theatre on Jul 31, 2012 at 1:06 am

This opened on November 28th, 1921. I uploaded its grand opening ad here.

rivest266 commented about Carolina Theatre on Jul 31, 2012 at 1:04 am

This opened on October 31st, 1927. I posted the grand opening ad in the photo section for this theatre.

rivest266 commented about Chief Drive-In on Jul 30, 2012 at 5:37 pm

This was on W. Central Avenue just outside of town

rivest266 commented about Capitol Theatre on Jul 30, 2012 at 2:21 pm

This opened on December 25th, 1928. Grand opening ad uploaded here.

rivest266 commented about New Lyric Theatre on Jul 30, 2012 at 1:17 am

Still open, showing Spiderman

rivest266 commented about State Theatre on Jul 29, 2012 at 10:57 pm

reopening ad from October 21st, 1936 uploaded here.

rivest266 commented about Carroll 5 Theatre on Jul 29, 2012 at 10:53 pm

June 7th, 1974 grand opening ad uploaded here.

rivest266 commented about Carroll Theatre on Jul 29, 2012 at 10:50 pm

Grand opening ad posted here.

rivest266 commented about Ranch Drive-In on Jul 29, 2012 at 10:12 pm

USGS aerial photo uploaded here.

rivest266 commented about North Grand Cinema on Jul 29, 2012 at 10:05 pm

The North Grand cinema is still open as of the time of this post.

rivest266 commented about Grand Theater on Jul 28, 2012 at 10:38 pm

Fridley closed it in 2011.

rivest266 commented about Plantation Drive-In on Jul 27, 2012 at 7:32 am

Also 1967 aerial uploaded here.

rivest266 commented about Skylark Drive-In on Jul 27, 2012 at 12:59 am

1962 USGS aerial photo posted here.

rivest266 commented about Carmike Valley 3 on Jul 26, 2012 at 11:49 pm

This opened on July 30th, 1976. Grand opening ad uploaded in the photo section for this cinema.

rivest266 commented about Southridge 3 on Jul 26, 2012 at 11:43 pm

December 22nd, 1976 grand opening ad has been uploaded here.

rivest266 commented about Theatre 1536 on Jul 26, 2012 at 11:32 pm

This opened as Theatre 1536 on October 25th, 1974. Grand opening ad posted here.

rivest266 commented about Sierra III Theatre on Jul 26, 2012 at 11:31 pm

This opened on April 13th, 1973. Grand opening ad uploaded here.

rivest266 commented about Fleur Cinema & Café on Jul 26, 2012 at 10:00 pm

November 25th, 1970 grand opening ad has been uploaded here in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Eastgate 1 & 2 Theatres on Jul 26, 2012 at 1:22 am

Also uploaded the Cinema III grand opening ad from November 26th, 1969. It had separate management from the other two screens.

rivest266 commented about Eastgate 1 & 2 Theatres on Jul 26, 2012 at 12:47 am

This was opened by General Cinemas* on October 26th, 1966. Dubinsky must has taken it over shortly after.

typical General Cinema ad design.

rivest266 commented about Merle Hay Mall Cinema on Jul 26, 2012 at 12:32 am

This opened as Plaza on January 28th, 1966. I uploaded it’s grand opening ad in the photo section.

rivest266 commented about Galaxy Showcase Theatre on Jul 26, 2012 at 12:26 am

Galaxy Showcase grand opening ad from October 8th, 1965 has been uploaded here.